The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence is a global initiative running from 25 November through 10 December, annually.
Violence against women cannot be treated as ‘normal’, maintaining a culture of machismo blind to the leading role that women play in our communities. It is not right to look the other way and the dignity of so many women – especially young women – be trampled upon. Pope Francis, Trujillo, 2018
“There are so many cases of violence that stay silenced behind so many walls,” Pope Francis said, arousing cheers from the crowd. “I’m calling on you to fight against this source of suffering including legislation and a culture that rejects every type of violence.”
